RASMUSSEN
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EXAM 2 WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS [actual exam
100%] 2023\2024
,Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire
stomach or a region) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Gastritis
_________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe
ulceration with hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acute Gastritis
_________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by
nausea and epigastric pain - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acute Gastritis
_________ Gastritis develops gradually. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Chronic
Gastritis
Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Chronic Gastritis
Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & vomiting, postprandial discomfort, and
hematemesis. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acute Gastritis
Symptoms of: May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull
epigastric pain and a sensation of fullness after minimal intake. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Chronic Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually because of an infection
or allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWERS-Gastroenteritis
Usually due to primary inflammatory disease such as crohns disease -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Chronic Gastroenteritis
, Commonly due to direct infection such as salmonella from raw or
undercooked chicken or eggs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acute
Gastroenteritis
Signs & Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, pain, nausea, and
vomiting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Gastroenteritis
Most common cause of chronic gastritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Helicobacter pylori
Embeds itself in the mucous layer, activating toxins and enzymes that
cause inflammation. Genetic vulnerability and lifestyle behaviors (smoking
and stress) may increase the susceptibility - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Helicobacter pylori
Other causes of?: Organisms transmitted though food and water
contamination, long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
excessive alcohol use, severe stress, autoimmune conditions, and other
chronic disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-Gastritis
Complications of?: Peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and hemorrhage -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Chronic Gastritis
Manifestations of?: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain,
abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and malaise.
Hematemesis and dark, tarry stools can indicate ulceration and bleeding. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Gastritis
Chyme periodically backs up from the stomach into the esophagus. Bile
can also back up into the esophagus. - CORRECT ANSWERS-GERD
(Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
These gastric secretions irritate the esophageal mucosa - CORRECT
ANSWERS-GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Causes of?: certain foods (e.g., chocolate, caffeine, carbonated beverages,
citrus fruit, tomatoes, spicy or fatty foods, and peppermint), alcohol
consumption, nicotine, hiatal hernia, obesity, pregnancy, certain
medications (e.g., corticosteroids, beta blockers, calcium-channel blockers,
and anticholinergics), nasogastric intubation, and delayed gastric emptying
- CORRECT ANSWERS-GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
